Posted in Government Regulations
At this time last year, the EPA set limits on the maximum daily amount of nitrogen, phosphorous and sediment allowed into the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries; commonly referred to as the Chesapeake Bay TMDL (Total Maximum Daily Load). States … Continue reading
Posted in Farm Management, Government Regulations
Set in a field along eastbound Interstate 80 traveling into Des Moines, Iowa is a set of 4 signs that read accordingly: Urban Sprawl; Ain’t too Pretty; Save Our Farms; Build In The City. The signs make a good point and a … Continue reading
Posted in Farm Management, Government Regulations
With the Missouri River back in its banks, farmers along the Missouri Valley are left wondering how to repair their farmland. Scour holes and several inches of sand may hinder productivity in the affected areas for a long time if … Continue reading
Posted in Government Regulations
The North Dakota Farm Bureau is taking the “right to farm” to the state constitution. The Farm Bureau likely has the the 27,000 signatures necessary to get a proposal on the ballot in June or November 2012 which will likely read: “The … Continue reading
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